Finals have eaten my life. Except for a few bright spots, this past week has been absolute hell.
Sleeping and eating have been sporadic since Thursday. Was too focused on studying for the organic chemistry exam and writing the take-home media criticism exam for Friday. Got two hours of sleep Thursday night. Had a morning meeting at the hospital. Got to the chemistry final late but was fine. Got the other final in on time. Went home and collapsed onto the heap of papers on my bed.
Woke up this morning. Relaxed. Made breakfast. Started a new book.
Freaked out at everything. Realised that I had forgotten to take my daily pills for a few days (and that I was very, very stressed).
Moral of the story: Never ever forget to take your medication.
tags: anti-depressants, mental health, real life, student angst
Right before finals, my schedule exploded.
I need to write a formal job description that is due on May 1st. (My father just showed me what one looks like, and I balked.) Missed today’s class but picked up my project. (Got my first perfect grade in a very long time.) Need to contact classmates about what I missed in class. (Would be easier if I knew anyone in that class.) Need to find out when the computer literacy exam is. (I’ll ask tomorrow during class.) Take-home exam for media literacy due Friday. (Already started it, and it’s not so hard.) Organic chemistry exam on Friday. (This one is hard.)
Totally freaking out.
I need a paper bag.
tags: argh argh argh, freaking out, real life, student angst
This is exactly how I feel right now. After tonight, I do not want to read or hear about organic insecticides for six months.
Surprisingly, hitting my head with the book has made my head feel so much better. Maybe it will become a new form of therapy. Brings another meaning to the word “headbanging”.
tags: late night activities, real life, research, student angst
